To maintain the Government's guidelines for gatherings, DoC's bookable accommodation on the mountain is capped to 10 people.
On Mount Taranaki, with the non-bookable huts the numbers able to overnight are lower.
For Pouakai, Lake Dive, Waingongoro, Waiaua Gorge and Maketawa Huts, which would normally sleep 16 people each, numbers are limited to eight people overnight.
At the six-bed Kahui Hut the limit is three people overnight, with four allowed at Symes Hut. Up to 10 people can overnight at the larger Holly Hut.
"This allows physical distancing space for people on the platform bunks, at kitchen facilities and around the fireplace," says Gareth.
"At all huts appropriate physical distancing is required – people should bring a tent just in case the huts have reached their limits."
DoC will undertake its normal checks of facilities, which does include some cleaning, however it is asking visitors to be prepared to clean surfaces before they use them and leave the facilities fit for other users.
This means visitors will need to carry their own cleaning equipment in and out of the area they visit.
Visitors are also responsible for being able to trace their own contacts during their visit. This includes letting a trusted contact know your intentions and putting your details in hut intentions books.
All visitors are encouraged to contact DoC's visitor centres before heading out on the mountain to get updates on track and mountain conditions as the country moves into winter.
"Visitors need to be aware of both Covid-19 and the winter conditions on the Mounga and come prepared for both."
Both Dawson Falls Visitor Centre and North Egmont Visitor Centre will be open from Saturday, while the Kamahi Cafe will remain closed.
